A small boat is a type of vessel that is typically smaller than other types of boats. The term 'small boat' can refer to a variety of different vessels, including a CORACLE (7 letters), DINGHY (6 letters), CANOE (5 letters), SKIFF (5 letters), DORY (4 letters), YAWL (4 letters), CAT (3 letters), GIG (3 letters), TUG (3 letters), and pinnace (7 letters). Each of these vessels has its own unique characteristics and uses, but they all generally share the common trait of being smaller than other types of boats.